& CAKE

Steak and Cake: America’s Favorite Saturday Night Meal, a cookbook written and photographed by Elizabeth Karmel, focuses on steakhouse-style meals that can be made at home.

BEING A NUMBER ONE COOKBOOK sold on Amazon in four categories — meat, baking, grilling, and entertaining — in its first month of being released, is quite an accomplishment. And once you flip through the pages, you’ll understand why.

There are so many tasty recipes throughout this cookbook that it was hard to pick a favorite. But in choosing what to feature in the magazine, and since it’s winter, we decided to go with the Steak Diane and the Cheesy Twice-Baked Potatoes. The rich flavors of beef, mushrooms, and a to-die-for boozy cream sauce will have you fighting over the last piece of steak. And the twice-baked potatoes are delectably savory and cheesy.

But don’t forget about the cake! The Retro Chocolate Cupcakes are reminiscent of a classic childhood treat. With deep chocolate flavor and a sweet creamy filling, all you need is a tall glass of milk to please your inner child. And as the wise Julia Child once said, “The only time to eat diet food is while you’re waiting for the steak to cook.” Now go on and enjoy your steak, and don’t forget the cake!